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State lawmakers heard from medical marijuana supporters Monday in what could be the first of two hearings.The House Judiciary Committee heard from sponsors and other supporters of House Bill 166, a bill that would legalize and regulate medical marijuana in Kentucky.Counties and communities would be able to decide whether or not they want to allow dispensaries; a 10 percent excise tax would fund regulation and enforcement.Rep. Al Gentry (D-Louisville), a disabled golfer, said many disabled athletes he knows have turned to medical marijuana in place of opioids, which they think are too addictive. Some lawmakers voiced concerns that the bill is not strict enough.Committee Chair Joe Fischer said he hopes to have opponents of the bill speak Tuesday.

FRANKFORT, Ky. —

State lawmakers heard from medical marijuana supporters Monday in what could be the first of two hearings.

The House Judiciary Committee heard from sponsors and other supporters of House Bill 166, a bill that would legalize and regulate medical marijuana in Kentucky.

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Counties and communities would be able to decide whether or not they want to allow dispensaries; a 10 percent excise tax would fund regulation and enforcement.

Rep. Al Gentry (D-Louisville), a disabled golfer, said many disabled athletes he knows have turned to medical marijuana in place of opioids, which they think are too addictive.

Some lawmakers voiced concerns that the bill is not strict enough.

Committee Chair Joe Fischer said he hopes to have opponents of the bill speak Tuesday.